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This week's top picks:

George Crosby Manitou State Park | McCarthy Beach State Park | Maplewood State Park


Twin Cities Metro

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Afton State Park 10/02 The restored prairie areas near the park office and the... more details

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Fort Snelling State Park 10/02 Fall is a beautiful time to explore Fort Snelling State... more details

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Interstate State Park 10/03 Hike near the glacial potholes area to see bursts of color... more details

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Lake Maria State Park 10/01 Forest edges throughout the park are showing bright fall... more details

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Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area 10/02 Hike along the river for some beautiful views. more details

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Wild River State Park 10/04 Wild River State Park is a beautiful place to see fall... more details

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William O'Brien State Park 10/02 Drive down to Lake Alice to catch most of the color change. more details

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Northeastern Minnesota

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Banning State Park 10/02 Tree colors are moving ahead at a faster pace. Maples and... more details

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Bear Head Lake State Park 10/04 Be saluted by a wall of brilliant yellow aspen, golden... more details

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Cascade River State Park 10/04 Come up and visit Cascade River where the Salmon are... more details

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Father Hennepin State Park 10/01 Hike to Pope's Point for an lovely sunset view of Lake... more details

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Franz Jevne State Park 10/02 A short hike from the picnic shelter brings you to a flood... more details

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George Crosby Manitou State Park 10/03 Head to the ridge tops for views of the crimson and orange... more details

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Gooseberry Falls State Park 10/01 That Lake Superior lake effect is kicking in and leaves... more details

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Grand Portage State Park 10/03 The maple trees (which primarily reside inland from Lake... more details

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Hill Annex Mine State Park 09/29 The Mesabi Bike Trail offers a great riding or walking... more details  

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Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area 10/02 We have many beautiful overlooks from on top of our old... more details

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Jay Cooke State Park 10/03 Colors are almost at peak in the park. A hike along the... more details

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Judge C.R. Magney State Park 10/05 The color is at peak;all of the park trails are excellent... more details

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Lake Vermilion State Park 10/02 The colors in this area have stayed vibrant. Even with all... more details  

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McCarthy Beach State Park 10/02 This may be the peak of this year's fall color season. ... more details

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Moose Lake State Park 09/30 Right now is a beautiful time to hike any of the trails in... more details

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Savanna Portage State Park 10/03 Park Roads are really pretty, as well as the Beaver Pond... more details

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Scenic State Park 09/29 Hike through the beautiful pine and hardwood stands of Tell... more details

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Schoolcraft State Park 09/29 Hike the trails or paddle on the Mississippi river for a... more details

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Soudan Underground Mine State Park 10/02 The colors in this area have stayed vibrant. Even with all... more details

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Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 09/30 Any area of the park is a good place to visit this time of ... more details

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St. Croix State Park 10/02 With nary a mosquito in sight, this week is the perfect... more details

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Temperance River State Park 10/03 Carlton and Tofte peaks are great places for a panoramic... more details

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Tettegouche State Park 10/03 Head inland to places like Tettegouche Lake Overlook, Mount... more details

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Northwestern Minnesota

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Big Bog State Recreation Area 10/01 Climb the fire tower for an excellent view of the changing... more details

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Buffalo River State Park 10/01 The Old Grade and Wide Sky Trails offer an elevated vantage... more details

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Charles A. Lindbergh State Park 10/02 Colors are close to peak in the campground, with the picnic... more details

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Crow Wing State Park 10/02 Walk the river trails at Crow Wing State Park. County Road... more details

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Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area 10/02 Fall color enthusiasts will not want to miss Miners... more details

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Glacial Lakes State Park 10/04 The highest point in the park, a longer hike with a great... more details

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Glendalough State Park 10/01 Lodge area,Sunset Lake Trail and Annie Battle Lake Trail... more details

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Hayes Lake State Park 10/05 More wind and rain is bringing more leaves to the ground.... more details

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Itasca State Park 10/05 The woods is glowing as trees finally begin reaching their... more details

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Lake Bemidji State Park 10/03 Park trails are littered in crunchy leaves. Take a walk... more details

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Lake Bronson State Park 10/04 Any of the trails are great for hiking this time of year. ... more details

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Lake Carlos State Park 10/02 Check out Inspiration Peak wayside rest about 25 miles nw... more details

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Maplewood State Park 09/30 Fall favorite sites to visit are hiking to the Hallaway... more details

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Mille Lacs Kathio State Park 10/02 Climb the 100-foot observation tower for a spectacular view... more details

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Old Mill State Park 10/04 The Agassiz Self-Guided trail is the place to go! more details

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Red River State Recreation Area 10/02 Travel bike trails and hiking trails along river for best... more details

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Zippel Bay State Park 10/02 Hike the trail from the big swimming beach to the jetty for... more details

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Southeastern Minnesota

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Beaver Creek Valley State Park 10/02 You do not have to go far to find beautiful fall color at... more details

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Carley State Park 09/30 Hike along the Hiking Club Trail to see what is changing... more details

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Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park 10/04

North facing slopes, valley elevations and meadow edges... more details


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Frontenac State Park 10/01 The Bluffside trail consists of mostly green oaks and... more details

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Great River Bluffs State Park 10/02 The prairies along the park entrance are full of color. more details

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John A. Latsch State Park 09/30 Hike to the top of Mt. charity to get a great view of the... more details  

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Myre-Big Island State Park 10/02 Follow the park roads or enjoy the 15 miles of trail. more details

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Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park 09/30 Take a hike on Beaver or Fawn trail to find the bits of... more details

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Rice Lake State Park 10/01 The prairie plot next to the park office is a good place to... more details

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Sakatah Lake State Park 10/04 The best places to see flowers this time of the year are... more details

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Whitewater State Park 09/30 Enjoy beautiful vistas at the overlooks on Chimney Rock,... more details

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Southwestern Minnesota

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Big Stone Lake State Park 09/29 The bluebird trail at the Meadowbrook Area shows the... more details

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Blue Mounds State Park 10/02 Walk the upper cliffline trail to view the outlying... more details

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Camden State Park 10/01 With one of the western most examples of Sugar Maple /... more details

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Flandrau State Park 09/29 Overlook the park valley from Indian Point lookout. Walk... more details  

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Fort Ridgely State Park 10/02 Drive through the park on Hwy 21 to see prairie grasses. ... more details

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Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area 10/02 Park your vehicle at the public water access site on the... more details

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Kilen Woods State Park 10/02 Slowly but surely more yellows are showing in the trees.... more details

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Lac Qui Parle State Park 10/02 Lac qui Parle Lake is beautiful this time of year with the... more details

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Lake Shetek State Park 10/02 Lake Shetek's entrance road provides a pretty palatte in... more details

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Minneopa State Park 10/02 Take the Hiking Club trail through the prairie and you are... more details

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Monson Lake State Park 10/02 A visit to Monson Lake should begin at the picnic grounds,... more details

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Sibley State Park 10/02 Once you arrive at Sibley, go straight to the Interpretive... more details

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Split Rock Creek State Park 10/02 Walk the only hiking trail in the park to go through Ash... more details

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Upper Sioux Agency State Park 10/02 The overlook in from the main entrance of the park and the... more details

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